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March 28, 2016

New Mexico prep coach placed on leave for praying with team

A New Mexico high school basketball coach has been placed on administrative leave after leading his team in prayer at the state championship game earlier this month. [caption id="attachment_15685" align="alignright" width="281"] A New Mexico hi...

March 28, 2016

Oklahoma approves limit on contact during football practices

New regulations passed by Oklahoma's athletic association will limit the amount of contact high school football teams can have during practices. [caption id="attachment_15676" align="alignright" width="300"] Oklahoma's athletic association move to...

March 16, 2016

Survey results: Should athletes be allowed to transfer penalty-free?

In February, Coach and Athletic Director asked readers whether state associations should allow high school student-athletes to transfer schools without penalty. Similar measures are currently being considered in Florida, and parents have long argued...

March 15, 2016

Study: Age difference not a factor in concussion recovery

Leading health care experts released a new study — “Age Differences in Recovery After Sport-Related Concussion: A Comparison of High School and Collegiate Athletes.” The research sheds new light on traditionally held beliefs regarding return-t...

March 15, 2016

Fifteen high schools receive $50K grant for athletic trainers

From the National Athletic Trainers' Association The NFL Foundation, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), Gatorade and the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) today announced the winners of the Athletic Trainer...

March 15, 2016

Win free airfare to the 2016 Team Sports Conference & Expo

Fly on us! One lucky attendee will fly to Chicago compliments of the Team Sports Conference & Expo. Simply register to attend by March 31, 2016 and be entered to win round-trip airfare* from anywhere in the continental United States. Ar...

March 11, 2016

Wis. athletic association refuses to move game after bomb threats

West Allis Central High School (Wisconsin) closed for three consecutive days this week due to multiple bomb threats, but that wasn't enough to relocate a sectional basketball game. School was called off Thursday after administrators received yet ...

March 9, 2016

Wis. HS basketball game ends 14-11, fuels case for shot clock

Here’s another case study for those arguing in favor of a shot clock in high school basketball. A Wisconsin high school boys basketball game ended with a 14-11 score last week, with the winning team holding the ball for the final seven minutes...